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Angela Doughty to Speak at 2024 Appellate Practice Section Program

Attorney Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, will shine as a presenter at the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) 2024 Appellate Practice Section Program. This one-day event on Friday, March 8, was planned by her colleague …

Media Mention: Business North Carolina's Features Article by Zac Lamb and Merrill Jones

Dive into the February issue of Business North Carolina for insightful advice from business succession attorneys Zac Lamb and Merrill Jones about safeguarding your family business from marital dissolution.  Their art…

Bankruptcy Destroyed My Perfect (Landlord-Tenant) Relationship!

Written By Joanne H. Badr and Lance P. Martin

February brings us Valentine's Day, and we bring you a tale as old as time. Two people meet, maybe online, maybe at a Chamber of Commerce mixer, maybe over lunch arranged by a broker.  They hit it off and commit to a…

Media Mention: Alex Dale Takes on the NC Dept. of Revenue in Dispute Over Tax Cap

Law360 recently reported on a legal dispute between Philip Morris USA and the North Carolina Department of Revenue regarding the interpretation of an economic development tax incentive statute providing export tax credits …

Ward and Smith Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Minorities in the Profession 1L Interview Day

Ward and Smith is thrilled to open its doors once more for the North Carolina Bar Association ("NCBA") Minorities in the Profession Committee's ("MIP") 1L Interview Day. This event, taking place on February 22 at our…

Ensuring a Furry Future: Estate Planning for the Pets We Love

Written By Jennifer V. Boyer and Sydney C. Smith

Pets are not just animals, they are cherished members of our families, providing unconditional love and companionship. That is why, as responsible pet owners, it is our duty to ensure that our beloved furry friends are ca…